The Queen of Night by Bliss Carman
A poem about the power of darkness and the beauty of night. The speaker describes the queen of night as a goddess who rules over the shadows, bringing peace and tranquility to those who embrace her reign. The poem explores themes of light and dark, good and evil, and the cyclical nature of life.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1916 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic, Nature · 221 words
First lines
Mortal, mortal, have you seen In the scented summer night, Great Astarte, clad in green With a veil of mystic light, Passing on her silent way, Pale and lovelier than day?
Mortal, mortal, have you heard, On an odorous summer eve, Rumors of an unknown word Bidding sorrow not to grieve, -- Echoes of a silver voice Bidding every heart rejoice?
Mortal, when the slim new moon Hangs above the western hill, When the year comes round to June And the leafy world is still, Then, enraptured, you shall hear Secrets for a poet's ear.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1916 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romantic, Nature, Fantasy
- Length: 221 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The works of Bliss Carman, including 'The Queen of Night', are predominantly characterized as poetry. They employ rhythmic and lyrical language typical of this genre.
- Romantic — Bliss Carman often uses elements of romance and emotional exploration, associated with the Romantic genre, in his work including 'The Queen of Night'.
- Nature — Themes and descriptions of nature, typical in Carman's work, play significant roles in 'The Queen of Night', rendering the nature genre relevant.
- Fantasy — Elements of fantasy, such as unique, mythical or fantastical themes, can be found in 'The Queen of Night', therefore it can be associated with the fantasy genre.
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poetry · night · queen · fantasy · magic · mythology · supernatural · symbolism · surrealism · nature · wildness · freedom